Introduction
Sleeping Beauty Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
Briar Rose is the beautiful name of a sweet Spaniel who was rescued in 2017 by the Boykin Spaniel Rescue, Inc. When she was found, her black fur was matted and dirty, her body extremely thin and covered in injuries. Because of malnutrition, Briar Rose was incredibly sick and although she attempted to remain an upbeat and happy dog, the heart worms that were plaguing her caused much worry in her care givers. Thankfully, after much hard work and prayers, in July of 2018 Briar Rose made a full recovery and her heart worms completely cleared up. She is now living with Debbie Davis, her foster mom, who absolutely adores and cherishes the love and happy energy that Briar Rose has. The lovely black Spaniel now has a luscious coat and happiness in her eyes, which is truly the most beautiful accessory anyone can wear.
Another rescue dog that has a Sleeping Beauty inspired name is Beauty (or Sleeping Beauty as her full name is listed). This sweet dog was found as a stray in Mani, Greece while she was still a puppy. Beauty was taken in by a shelter in her area and spent the first nine years of her life in that shelter! Most shelters are able to rehome dogs relatively quickly, especially when they are as sweet as Sleeping Beauty. Unfortunately, this shelter had over 150 dogs at the time and only 3 workers who were struggling to keep up with all of the tasks. Even though Beauty wasn't adopted right away, she was cared for and off the streets where she could receive food. It wasn't until 2017 when Beauty came down with leishmaniasis that the little black dog was moved to Athens and put into an actual home where she received the love and specific attention she deserved. Her foster mother, Zaira is a well-versed care provider for dogs as she is known for choosing those pups that are especially difficult cases. Although little Sleeping Beauty is not yet adopted into a full home, she is recovering well and beginning to put on some weight. Her attitude is improving as well and it is clear that Beauty has hope for the first time in a while.
It is amazing what a little love and care can do for animals. The story of Sleeping Beauty is one that revolves strongly around magic and the promise of hope; that there can always be a good thing that comes out of a bad thing. Just like Aurora, the sleeping princess who was awoken by her true love, these rescue dogs will one day find a home that loves and cherishes them with all their heart. And that is truly a happy ending!
Sleeping Beauty Inspired Name Considerations
Male Sleeping Beauty Inspired Dog Names
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Thorn
Inspired by all the thorny bushes that covered the castle during the curse
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Drowsy
A name that represents the sleep that overcame Aurora and her kingdom
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Dragon
Maleficent turns into a dragon that guards Aurora from the Prince
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Phillip
The name of Aurora's Prince
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King
The highest ruler of a kingdom
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Diablo
The name of Maleficent's raven in the animated movie
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Stefan
The name of Aurora's father
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Goon
The helpers of Maleficent who went to capture Aurora
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Prince
The son of a king
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Hubert
Phillip's father
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Mally
A masculine twist on the name Maleficent
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Samson
Phillip's white horse
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Spindle
What Aurora pricked her finger on which activated the curse
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Gale
When Aurora was born, she was blessed by a fairy with a voice like a Nightingale
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Jamil
An Arabic name that means "beautiful"
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Adonis
A handsome young shepherd from Greek Mythology (his name represents beauty)
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Beau
A French name meaning "handsome"
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Kenneth
This Scottish name means "born of fire, handsome"
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Belvedere
An Italian name that means "beautiful to see"
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Cain
This Welsh name means "beautiful"
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Cavan
A Gaelic name meaning "handsome"
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Cullen
Meaning "handsome"
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Kai
South African for "beautiful"
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Nalin
This name means "beautiful flower"
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Orpheus
A man of Greek Mythology whose name possibly means "beautiful voice"
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Diaval
The name of the raven servant in the movie Maleficent
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Jacob
One of the Grimm brothers who wrote Sleeping Beauty
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Wilhelm
Jacob's brother who helped write the Grimm's Fairy tales
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Kassel
A location in Germany where Jacob worked as a full time librarian for a time
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Nap
Aurora and her kingdom took a 100 year nap
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Female Sleeping Beauty Inspired Dog Names
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Aurora
The cursed princess who falls asleep for 100 years
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Briar
Briars guard the castle while it's under a curse
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Rose
Aurora's real name is Briar Rose
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Fairy
Three fairies watch over Aurora as she grows up, they also give her blessings upon her birth
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Spellina
A sweet, witchy twist on the word "spell"
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Maleficent
The evil witch that curses Aurora
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Flora
The pink, head fairy who raises Aurora
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Fauna
The green, quiet fairy that helps to raise Aurora
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Merryweather
The cheerful, blue fairy that helps her sisters raise Aurora
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Flower
Aurora's name is based on a flower and she holds a rose as she sleeps
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Leah
Aurora's mother, the queen, is named Leah
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Raven
Maleficent keeps a raven as her helper
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Princess
The daughter of a king
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Angel
One of the blessings Aurora received at birth was to have the temperament of an angel
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Grace
Another of Aurora's birth blessings was great gracefulness
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Rosalind
Meaning "pretty rose"
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Mei
Hawaiian name that means "beautiful"
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Jamila
The female version of "Jamil" which is Arabic for "beautiful"
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Callista
This gorgeous Greek name means "most beautiful"
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Jolie
A French name meaning "beautiful"
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Venus
The Roman goddess of beauty and love
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Arabella
A Latin name that means "loving, graceful"
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Bonnie
This cute Scottish name means "pretty"
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Liwa
African name that means "pretty, beautiful"
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Ajlal
This Arabic name means "beautiful, stubborn young princess"
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Nadia
Meaning "beautiful blossom girl" in Arabic
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Sirvat
Armenian for "beautiful rose"
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Ederra
Basque name for "beauty"
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Cinnie
This Celtic name means "beauty"
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Calanthe
A Finnish name meaning "beautiful flower"
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